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DR. JOHN ROBERT BIERLY MD
NPI 1831193515
Ophthalmology in Chattanooga, TN

Active since June 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.01/100
CMS Quality Rating
7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421(423) 508-7337(423) 508-7338 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 14, 2026, Mar 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. John Robert Bierly Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOHN ROBERT BIERLY MD (NPI 1831193515) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD0000031971) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831193515
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN ROBERT BIERLYCredential: MD
Location Address7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200Chattanooga, TN 37421-3097
Mailing AddressPo Box 306307Nashville, TN 37230-6307 · (423) 508-7337 · Fax (423) 508-7338
Fax(423) 508-7338
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJs Weill Medical College, Cornell UniversityGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1831193515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000031971✔ Licensed in GA · 047881✔ Licensed in CA · G70314✔ Licensed in KY · 29092
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
7268 JARNIGAN RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid18BDGGKGA
MedicaidGRP6156GA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. John Robert Bierly Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5496667107
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031106000204, I20031119000136
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show John Bierly reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ophthalmology
7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200
Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and Tennessee enrollments
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Optometrist
250 STATE FARM PKWY
Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
932 services521 patients
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
518 services433 patients
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 66821
This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
173 services122 patients
Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 66821
This procedure, known as YAG laser capsulotomy, treats cloudiness in the lens capsule following cataract surgery. A laser is used to create a small hole in the cloudy capsule, allowing light to pass through and restore clear vision. It's a quick, painless procedure.
64 services43 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37421 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.01/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.03

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Frames, purchases V2020
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
1 supplier20 claims20 services$58.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Sphere, trifocal, plus or minus 4.12 to plus or minus 7.00d, per lens V2301
Other-Vision, Hearing, and Speech Services · category OC000N
1 supplier23 claims46 services$55.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 304
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Ophthalmology
7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
7268 JARNIGAN RD, STE 104
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Ophthalmology
7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Ophthalmology
7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 304
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Optometrist
7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Ophthalmology
7268 JARNIGAN RD, SUITE 200
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Bierly's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Bierly is 1831193515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2005.

Where is John Bierly located?

John Bierly practices at 7268 Jarnigan Rd Suite 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421. The listed phone number is (423) 508-7337.

What is John Bierly's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is John Bierly enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Bierly is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Bierly's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Bierly reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Southeast Eye Specialists PLLC (Chattanooga, TN) and Eye Health Partners Of Alabama Inc (Birmingham, AL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Bierly's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Bierly accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 4 other insurers list John Bierly as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Bierly was last updated on September 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 59 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.